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NEW YEAR EDITION | JANUARY 2026 |
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A Message from the AALU National PresidentGreetings and Happy New Year Lions, I hope and pray that your holiday was peaceful and the new year brings you much joy! As always thank you for supporting the National Alumni Association of Lincoln University (AALU). We have a lot to be thankful for in the midst of all the challenges facing us. I hope that you will take 60 minutes out of your schedule and join us on Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 3-4 pm for our prayer service - it's still not too late to register by clicking HERE. The Executive Committee has approved the Gulf States Alumni Chapter (AL, FL, LA, MS, TX). We are thankful for the leadership of Michael Taylor ‘95 and his team for establishing the chapter. We look forward to working with them in 2026 and beyond. We had a great time during the AALU All Inclusive in October - see the video HERE. Join us on February 27, 2026 as we host in conjunction with the Baltimore Metro Chapter another memorable event during CIAA - our featured DJ will be Baltimore's Own DJ Tanz - tickets will go on sale very soon! Hotel reservations are still being accepted for the CIAA Tournament - the host hotel for Lincoln is the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Baltimore, MD - obtain more information HERE. Lastly, plans are underway for our annual Golf Invitational being held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Deerfield Golf Course in Newark, DE. This event is our major fundraiser where we provide proceeds to the 1854 Promise Fund. With your support we were recently able to provide $40,000 to the fund. Our 2026 goal is $100,000 - we need your assistance - please review the sponsorship deck HERE and register for the Invitational on our website at aalupa.org/golf. Let's continue to have a prosperous 2026 and support Lincoln University. Take care and I hope to see you at one of our upcoming events. Hail, Hail, Lincoln! Sincerely, Dr. Eric J, Becoats '88 President |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESENTATION Click on the link to access the AALU President's November 2025 presentation to Board of Trustees. You can access the Board of Trustee's full meeting recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lejhFot5UVI | The National Alumni Association Chaplain and Program Committee Presents: The 5th Annual New Year's Call To Prayer Service January 4th Sunday, 3PM-4PM Register: http://aalupa.org/call2prayer
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| Michael C. Taylor Sr.’95 has been appointed to the National Advisory Committee (NAC) for the College Board’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Conference, a premier professional development event dedicated to the sustainability of HBCUs and the success of African American students. The 2026 HBCU Conference will take place in March 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in conjunction with A Dream Deferred: The Future of African American Education Conference. Over three days, the event will convene HBCU leaders, K–12 educators, policymakers, and advocates to address pressing challenges and opportunities in higher education. As a member of the NAC, Taylor will help shape the vision and content of the conference, which is:
“This appointment is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Taylor. “HBCUs remain a cornerstone of opportunity, leadership, and innovation for African American students and communities. I am humbled to contribute to the work of ensuring their continued impact and legacy.” Taylor brings over 20 years of leadership in admissions and enrollment management, having served in multiple executive roles across higher education. His expertise in supporting access initiatives and supporting underrepresented students underscores his commitment to the mission of HBCU’s. For more information about the 2026 HBCU Conference, visit: https://eventreg.collegeboard.org/event/6920051d-050f-427a-9f45-ada0cc58e9b5/summary |
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Takeyah Young ‘99 is an industrious thinker, creative strategist, and STEM advocate operating at the intersection of innovation, transformational leadership, and legacy building. An engineer and coach by training and an educator and entrepreneur at heart, Takeyah has spent over 20 years leading strategic planning, digital transformation, and data analytics initiatives for corporate, non-profit, and higher education organizations, including Johns Hopkins University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
As a senior technical consultant, Takeyah specializes in solving complex organizational problems through project management, technology integration, and AI implementation. Beyond the boardroom, she is a dedicated mentor coaching Black women through the STEM pipeline. Her leadership has been recognized globally; she was named a "Change Maker" by the White House Summit on the United States of Women and included in Innov8tiv's Top 100 Women Visionary Leaders.
A proud and active alumna of Lincoln University, Takeyah serves as Vice President of the 1st Club Athletics Booster and is a life member of the Alumni Association of Lincoln University. Her past LU service includes roles as Class of 1999 Representative, Class of 1999 Reunion Chair, Interim Director of Alumni Relations, a "40 Under 40" honoree, and a range of roles supporting the AALU. With roots from Trinidad and Tobago, she now splits her time primarily between Trinidad and Tobago, Ghana, West Africa, and the U.S. She served on the Executive Committee of the Black Star Pearls of Ghana (an interest group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®) and is a proud charter member of the AKA Chapter in Ghana. Whether she is hopping on and off planes, finding new places to enjoy plant-based food, or managing spreadsheets, Takeyah remains a steadfast advocate for the HBCU community.
Connect with her: Takeyah.com | @TakeyahYoung
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| LION PRIDE IS HEADED TO BALTIMORE! The National Alumni Association of Lincoln University is excited to cheer on our Lincoln Lions at the 2026 CIAA Basketball Tournament in Baltimore! From February 26 – March 1, let’s show the CIAA what Lincoln excellence looks like on and off the court. We call on alumni, family, friends, and supporters to come out, pack the arena, and support our men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as the continued growth and advancement of Lincoln University. This is more than basketball — it’s legacy, pride, and community. #LincolnUniversity #LincolnLions #CIAA2026 #LionPride #LUAlumni #SupportLincoln |
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| Greetings Lincoln Alum, We have heard that the Lions in Paradise trip in June 2025 was a success. We are excited just thinking about a future trip. We'd love to hear from everyone. Please complete the brief survey to inform the committees planning for 2027. The committee will be meeting soon so do not let the survey close without your input. Let us hear from you! Complete the survey by clicking HERE. |
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Membership Committee: Financial Literacy Virtual Series Announcement The Membership Committee in the New Year will be hosting a series of financial literacy virtual workshops. Save the dates: February 11, March 12, April 29 and June TBD. Registration infromation will be sent to the membership soon. For questions please contact AALU Membership Chair Derek Manison email: membership@aalupa.org |
Recap: AALU Coastal Virginia Chapter: HBCUs Thurgood Marshall Unity Prayer Breakfast
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